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Topic: Gambling problem
Posted By: ringerbell
Subject: Gambling problem
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 2:54pm
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As some of yous might know I decided back at end of last year to stop gambling. This was because I realised I was betting money I couldn't really afford to lose and this was affecting those around me. I didn't seek any outside help for this and just cancelled accounts etc and wasnt finding it as hard as I expected it to be. That was until this week. With the hype around Cheltenham I found myself setting up new accounts etc and have been betting away with no real thought on what else I could do with the money. That was until today when I spent money I owed my sister and now I feel really bad about everything and realise I might need to get some help on this issue after I see how easy I slipped right back into it. Wondering if anyone has any info on people who deal with this type of addition ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
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Posted By: greenforever
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 2:57pm
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gamblers anonymous, professional help from people who know is your best option IMO very brave off you to admit it and it's probably the most important thing to admit that you have a problem. ------------- I know nothing :-) |
Posted By: ShayGivensBum
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 2:59pm
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Ringerbell fair play for coming on here and seeking some help with this. This is a very big problem in Ireland esp with young men and it is very much swept under the carpet. Firstly have you self excluded yourself from all online bookies you had accounts with? If not do that. You can also self exclude from the shops. Just go in and let them know. Secondly I would recommend you contact Gamcare (They offer a chat service there's the link - http://www.gamcare.org.uk/chat2/) They will give you tips and advice. Good luck with giving it up again
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Posted By: Richmond Ultra
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:02pm
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On accounts like paddy power,they give a list of organizations to contact. ------------- Omnia Causa Fiunt |
Posted By: eire32
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:04pm
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Very hard time of the year. Best of luck |
Posted By: Stillhuntinghenry
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:06pm
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Dont know how close you are to Derry rb but there are GA meetings up here weekly. I had a family member who lost everything to gambling and I mean everything. I wish it had a happy ending but it isn't, he never managed to turn things around and is still gambling abd destitute. But it's up to how hard you want to turn things around ------------- "Not one cent" - RTID on Mark Quigley's pay-off from Shamrock |
Posted By: Stillhuntinghenry
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:08pm
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Here you go pal, best of luck http://mindingyourhead.info/service/gamblers-anonymous-lderry ------------- "Not one cent" - RTID on Mark Quigley's pay-off from Shamrock |
Posted By: irish_major
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:08pm
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Good man ringerbell. Keep the head up, i can only imagine how tough it is. Ive had some good days and some bad days, i wouldnt say im addicted but can see how people get really roped in. Avoid the tips thread and threads like cheltenham for starters, just completely ignore them. Dont be too upset, im sure your sister will understand. Take it one day at a time and you'll be grand. At the end of the day its only money ------------- Here we go again |
Posted By: Bob Hoskins
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:12pm
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A friend of mine had to do 6 weeks in the Rutland clinic, he was a lose everything and was terrible. Best thing he has ever done Your situation doesn't sound that bad but it could go that way, if not checked properly. As you have already given it up for a good while, it shows you can. Best of luck  ------------- Romario 2016: And the ticket mafia gets caught! Well, four years ago I had already told the government. |
Posted By: Bob Hoskins
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:14pm
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He also met Paul McGrath at the Rutland too, which was an added bonus. He put some serious time into playing chess as there was a lot of time on the addicts hands, so his chess game improved a lot - these are the unseen benefits you don't hear about. ------------- Romario 2016: And the ticket mafia gets caught! Well, four years ago I had already told the government. |
Posted By: greenforever
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:16pm
At the end of the day it's his life, not only money, addicts can and have lost homes, businesses, families etc. A very brave move to post the issue here, or anywhere publically and he will need plenty of support. ------------- I know nothing :-) |
irish_major wrote:Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:16pm
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Cheers everyone good to see people willing to help me. I feel so bad about it that this time I'm determined to give it up for good. Will keep yous updated on how it going ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: Claret Murph
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:24pm
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Posted By: irishmufc
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:25pm
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Sound skin is Ringerbell. Good luck with it pal ------------- Wings? They're only the band The Beatles could have been. |
Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:37pm
Just signed up to this site so that's the 1st step. Last year I didn't feel the need to tell anyone or look for help as thought I could do this by myself but knw now its easier to beat with help from others ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: Cabra Hoop
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:39pm
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Ringerbell
Give 01 8721133 a ring and have a little chat. You'll get the help you need. ------------- " BFC always gives me a laugh........ " |
Posted By: Newryrep
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:44pm
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Can only echo what's been said before best of luck and hope you get sorted ------------- 'Irish' Songs for an Irish team - no SPL EPL generic sh*te Richard Dunne - 6th Sept 11 - best marshalling of a defence in Moscow since General Zukov Russia V Germany 1941 |
Posted By: Sham157
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 3:50pm
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I'd say I bet on a horse about 5 times a year, just not into it so have no idea what it takes to give it up. Best of luck with it
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Posted By: cm79
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 4:12pm
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Good luck ringerbell, it took great willpower to go a year without placing a bet. I am sure you will get through this.
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Posted By: daffyp
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 5:21pm
Bet ya a fiver you cant do it man  Nah only messing man fair play to you for coming and admitting it, iv been working in the game for 8 years and people are fooling themselves if they think they are beating the bookies or even level with them. if you go into a bookies or listen to a few of the experts on here they'd be able tell you when a horse last had a sh*te, while also claiming they turn a profit every year. id go as far to say there's not more than 100 people in this country that make a yearly profit, and they are obviously professional gamblers. anyways keep it up and knock it on the head |
Posted By: Green Devil
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 6:38pm
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I had a minor gambling addiction per say, I'd spend hours every day in the bookies when I was out of work going back a few years ago. Now, while gambling wasn't always on mind when I went home, if I had money on my online I could bet on anything too. For luck I was never a huge gambler, most of my bets were under the €20/€30 mark aside from some big bets on the likes of a Gold Cup, Champions League Final etc. I'd have a huge knowledge of football and though I can beat the bookies, my horse knowledge was really vast too (not anymore) but still I found myself never having any luck. So around 13/14 months ago, I said f**k it. No more gambling, unless I was going to throw a small bet on something I really fancied. No word of a lie, since January 2013 i'd say iv'e had no more than 10 bets & when I do bet, I actually enjoy it and its a great feeling. As i'm in full control of the amounts of money I'm putting on and I find myself backing what I want too, a gambling addict often bets on anything just to feel that thrill. The first step is addmitting it, so you're on the right track. ------------- "He drives two Ferraris; I think he's a very lucky lad to have 50 caps for Ireland," Eamonn Dunphy on Glenn Whelan |
Posted By: Denis Irwin
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 6:44pm
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Best of luck Ringerbell Wouldn't be a big gambler myself. Would have a small bet on the Irish and English Grand Nationals and maybe the odd bet at Cheltenham. Would have a bet on the Masters and British Open and then an outright bet when the Euros/WC is on. ------------- Eamonn Dunphy:"I'll tell you who wrote it, Rod Liddle, he's the guy who ran away and left his wife for a young one". Bill O'Herlihy: Ah ye can't be saying that now Eamonn |
Posted By: brianie
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 6:57pm
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Very Brave and wise posting it on here Ringerbell, some good advice already given, Stick with it and Hope it goes well ------------- ITS KEANE YES YBIG You Can Please some of the People Some of the Time But Not All of The People All of The Time |
Posted By: theheff1989
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 7:00pm
| Hope it all goes well, never had a problem with this, but used to smoke myself and hated it and know the feeling off wanting to stop, and feels like you cant.But stick at it and use the advice the lads have given you here. |
Posted By: BabbsBalls
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 7:51pm
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Best of luck ringerbell. You will be grand I'm sure ------------- l hear you are a racist now, father ? |
Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 8:07pm
 Top man is Ringer,best of luck kid ------------- PM me for all forum moderation queries. |
Posted By: PanteirA
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 8:35pm
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Posted By: Blue Man
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 9:16pm
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I was warned off it when I was 16. Has been some serious gamblers in my family, massive sums of money at stake so the mother always kept me straight. Id throw a bet on the World Cup/Euros for an interest in other games and Id put a bet on a League of Ireland or a Leinster Senior League/AUL game if I have the inside info but I don't think Ive ever better over 20 quid. Few of my mates are now betting ridiculous sums of money (in my eyes) and posting winning dockets to Facebook (which infuriates me). I genuinely wonder how much they are losing. Best of luck Ringer, not an easy thing to admit ------------- "Everytime Leeds concede a goal, its like being stabbed in the heart" - Billy Bremner Gary Speed 1969-2011 YBIG Blind Date Champion 2010 |
Posted By: athlonecelt
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 9:26pm
| Ringer it sounds like you are in more control than you may believe. Well done on your confession and best of luck. |
Posted By: Jackthelad
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 9:36pm
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Ringerbell you'll know yourself whats best to do from here but you may be able to learn this hard lesson all by yourself. Lots of good advice on here, fair play to the lads. I've had issues myself in the past and come out the other side (I think!) so don't beat yourself up, this week could be the making of ya. ------------- Oh Poland we loved you..... |
Posted By: GarageFlower
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2014 at 10:17pm
Brian was spot on .Brave and wise move Ringer!Keep the faith and you'll come out the other side...you're posts suggest you a smart lad(bar the Donegal ones)We all have our struggles in life but you've made a smart move on this and the lads here will support you...some sound advice given. ------------- Heskey..Zorro..The match is Tomorrow!! She loves Cox!She loves Cox!! |
Posted By: SuperDave84
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 12:21am
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Ringer, very brave to post on here. Don't bottle it up and don't blame yourself either. Tell your family what has happened, tell your sister and tell her the money is on the way. Your family love you and they will be there to help. There might be anger at first but it comes from a good place. ------------- 
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Posted By: rossieman
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 1:52am
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Fair play Ringer.best of luck . I would say gambling addiction is worse than drink but doesn't get the same coverage.huge problem in Ireland. |
Posted By: Del-Piero
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 2:45am
This absolute does my head in, have said it to a friend of mine to post up the docket of what he loses, never has unfortunately.
I count myself lucky. I almost got sucked into an addiction with gambling around 2011, on accumalators especially. My late uncle had a great interest in horse racing and betting but it never passed onto me. Strangely enough after he passed away, I stopped my betting and have never looked back since. No real connection between the two but maybe it took a life changing event like that was for me to realise what was more important. I only hope its the same for you to lad. I would echo what SuperDave has said, your family will understand. Sure they may not be happy for a start but they won't let that stop them from supporting and helping you through this, especially if you want to make that effort yourself. It has taken massive courage to post up here for a start. I would think its a big step alone to admitto your family, but a forum is another step up altogether. Thankfully judging from the posts on this thread so far, posters here understand too Best of luck with it lad, you will have plenty of support no matter how tough it gets! ------------- I don't quite see how you cherish the memory of the dead by killing another million. And, this is not combat, it's an act of lunacy, General Sir. Personally, I think you're a f**king idiot. |
Posted By: londonirish
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 1:15pm
| Top man, very brave and nothing to be ashamed off. Good luck and keep talking to people as it will help. Hiding addiction is the biggest mistake people can make |
Posted By: thebronze14
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 1:49pm
| Fair play ringer, all the best. Seeing you have a problem and seeking help is a great start for ya anyway. I know a couple of lads at home who could do with seeking help also but they can't see it themselves |
Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 2:10pm
It's a big issue up here but a lot of people don't think it's a problem and I used to be like that, used to love when my college grant came in would blow the lot in the bookies by end of the weekend and think nothing off it  Determined to beat it this time though. Was a little worried about today that I would slip back to what I was like putting on numerous accumulators and few bets on the gaa but haven't felt the need to and won't do it. I have told myself that the money I save from not betting will go towards doing things I enjoy and also will give some of it to charity at the end of the year ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: thebronze14
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 2:50pm
Yeah totally agree gambling addiction is a major problem amongst young males in Donegal, most cases I know being people who can't really afford to lose it as well. Not as easily spotted as it's not an addiction that is readily visible to the eye compared to alcohol or drugs as people are not staggering around or looking as though though they have taken something. The money saved will come in handy for the Ireland trips in the autumn as well as Donegal's march to Croke Park!
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Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 3:27pm
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Well today is day 3 since put this up here. Had the urge to put bet on the gaa this weekend but stopped myself. The parents returned home from their weekend away and as expected this news wasnt received to well. Have agreed to support me through it again as long as I go get support this time. Have looked up my local GA meetings and will be attending these this week ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: colmoc
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 3:31pm
early days but your on the road now at least
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Posted By: FREEWHEELER
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 5:38pm
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Besta luck man, fair play on facing it ------------- We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups..... |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 5:47pm
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Ringer you are a big sports fan and it is very hard because it is tied in with sport, cancel all accounts and keep the temptation away avoid the bookies and lads who you know are gamblers, enjoy the sport for what it is a competition between top players and avoid looking at it with a gambling mindset, Good on you chief, hope it all works out. ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: greenforever
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 6:09pm
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Posted By: daithi
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 6:30pm
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Good lad is Ringer, very best of luck with this ------------- Just because it's tradition does not make it right |
Posted By: SuperDave84
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 9:21pm
Your parents love you, remember that. It was obviously tough to tell them but you're doing brilliantly. The first few days are always really tough. You have to try not to look at sporting events as potential bets and also not beat yourself up if something you thought of betting on wins - you need to realise that you'll only remember the winners you didn't back rather than the losers you didn't. It's a tough road but you're going the right way. -------------
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Posted By: SuperDub
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 9:35pm
Well done ringer for getting support just take it one step at a time. |
Posted By: JUICEBOMB
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 10:54pm
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8/11 ringerbell to fall of the wagon.........6/4 to stay on it.....c'mon people who's betting???? ------------- hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard |
Posted By: Joe Stalin
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 1:27am
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I was on the fringes of severe gambling problems not so long ago. The low point was when I persuaded my missus that a night out in a casino wold be good way to spend our anniversary....and I then proceeded to lose 2k (well more than a month's wages at the time). There were other wknds like that too. She stuck with me thanks be to god, took control of the finances and we turned things around. Stick with it buddy, like me it sounds like you're catching it before it becomes too late (and I've met those guys and heard their stories). You'll pull through and feel free to PM me if you want. It always infuriates me just how easy the gambling industry has - all of the opportunity and none of the responsibilities. I'd regulate it to within an inch of its life. Sky has ads for every sort of online casino - I'm just glad online gambling wasn't as prevalent in my day. Bookies offices are sad places at the end of the day. Best of luck.
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Posted By: colmoc
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 4:28am
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Posted By: rossieman
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 4:29am
f**k off .places on here to act the bollix and this ain't one. |
Posted By: eire32
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 6:40am
Show a bit of respect for the lad |
Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 2:21pm
It's people like you and comments like this that stops people from talking about this addition. Tell you what if you so sure I won't succeed in this why don't you donate that money to a charity when I prove you wrong ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: PanteirA
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 3:23pm
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Posted By: Flanno7hi
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 3:31pm
You are like the thick f**kers that tell alcoholics that "ah sure it's only one drink"
Fair play RB for coming on here and highlighting the problem.
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Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 3:39pm
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Posted By: londonirish
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 3:49pm
In a word, you are a c*unt.
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Posted By: El_nino
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 7:28pm
Best of luck chief |
Posted By: captkeen
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 7:51pm
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Well done ringerbell, stick to it, you can do it, your a very brave person to post this up, i hope and pray you get all the help you need, WELL DONE . ------------- Live Long and Prosper. |
Posted By: Scamper
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 8:02pm
You my good lad, are a qualified prick!!!!  ------------- ====#Everywhere you play, We'll Follow==== |
Posted By: colmoc
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 8:07pm
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Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 8:28pm
Be funny if yous took him up on them odds. Seen that comment last night and stopped myself her reacting till today so I had calmed down. Anyway this is day 4 without a bet and talked to people on the link SGB provided me ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: captkeen
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 8:31pm
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Well Done, Stay positive, YOU CAN DO IT. ------------- Live Long and Prosper. |
Posted By: tony grealish
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 8:49pm
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Fair play RB - keep it up, no bother to ya. ------------- ''I've had a rough night and I hate the f**kin eagles, man!!'' |
Posted By: Stillhuntinghenry
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:09pm
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Ever think of a new hobby RB ? It has worked for a couple of mates of nine mine trying to get off the partying - one is now a pretty handy triathlete. You don't have to go to that extent butyou get my point. ------------- "Not one cent" - RTID on Mark Quigley's pay-off from Shamrock |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:16pm
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Am I the only one that sees the lighthearted side of Juicebomb's comment? People going way OTT. Anyway best of luck Ringerbell
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Posted By: brianie
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:33pm
Surprised at you Kerzy, in my opinion one of the most inappropriate and disgusting posts on here in a long time, Where addiction is concerned and someone is brave enough to seek help, comments from Prats like Juicebomb contain no lighthearted side whatsoever and again Ringerbell Stay with it ------------- ITS KEANE YES YBIG You Can Please some of the People Some of the Time But Not All of The People All of The Time |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:38pm
It was a sarcastic comment that Juicebomb obviously didnt post in a malicious manner. I dont know him but Im sure he also wishes him the best. I cerainly wouldnt be getting angry over it. Anyway each to their own |
Posted By: brianie
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:50pm
If you dont know him how do you presume it wasnt posted in a malicious manner, and how are you sure he wishes him the best? Genuine Poster is Ringerbell and a fine young man as well, Anyone who even begins to defend JBs original post is a complete and utter t**ser  ------------- ITS KEANE YES YBIG You Can Please some of the People Some of the Time But Not All of The People All of The Time |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:03pm
There is no reason to think otherwise. There would be something seriously wrong with Juicebomb if he didnt. If that makes me a t**ser I'll just have to live with it. I think it was a light hearted post taken the wrong way and far too seriously. |
Posted By: daffyp
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:05pm
How could you be surprised at Kerrzy, he always goes against popular opinion, he's YBIG answer to Ian O'Doherty |
Posted By: SuperDave84
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:06pm
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It would be like someone coming on saying they were an alcoholic and then someone else saying "do you want to have a pint and talk about it?". It's totally inappropriate and absolute w**kery. -------------
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Posted By: brianie
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:15pm
 ------------- ITS KEANE YES YBIG You Can Please some of the People Some of the Time But Not All of The People All of The Time |
Posted By: GreenArmy!
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:21pm
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It took some balls for Ringerbell to come on and admit he has a problem and for Juicebomb to come on and take the piss was very disrespectful, there's a time and place for jokes and this isn't one of them. Fair play Ringerbell
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Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:21pm
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As a matter of interest what is the difference between that comment and some of the posts on Greenforevers weight loss thread that are light hearted. There didnt seem to be any big deal there made over it and were taken in the right way. Maybe that is the taboo with gambling addiction that you cant make any kind of light hearted comment over it. Thats more dangerous IMO. Anyway Ive made my point and I dont have any more to say on it and its getting away from the point of the thread |
Posted By: brianie
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:29pm
Good Jesus what an immature post, no connection what soever, and i am sticking with the thread,  ------------- ITS KEANE YES YBIG You Can Please some of the People Some of the Time But Not All of The People All of The Time |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:40pm
Considering both are mental health problems that have a negative impact on physical health it seems to me that there is a taboo over this problem. |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 8:07am
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sh*te talk kerrzy , there is a huge difference between an addiction to gambling and a fondness for pies FFS ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: Pipkin
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 9:03am
Judging by GF's posts on the thread I think it was more of an addiction than "a fondness for pies" when you are eating jumbo breakfast rolls, McDonalds daily and continuously eating sh*te throughout the day. CVD is also the biggest killer in Irish society with obesity a major cause. BTW I hope it doesnt sound like I am dismissing the seriousness that is gambling addiction. I just think that its a taboo subject unlike other addictions |
Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 9:34am
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kerzy raises a good point. People joke about weight issues and see it as someone fault if someone is obese but don't see it the same way of its drink or gambling. It is interesting to see the different reactions to addictions from food, sex, drugs, drink and gambling. best of luck with it ringer and fair play ------------- AKA pedantic kunt |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 9:39am
ok will take your point there but i still reckon GF ( apologies for using you as an example ) is still in the "lifestyle" changes territory while an alcoholic for example would find it much harder ( and perhaps impossible ) than an over-eater. ------------- The first time the Devil made me do it. The second time I did it on my own. |
Posted By: Cabra Hoop
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 9:52am
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Anyone trying to deal with any personal issues causing serious problems in their lives should be supported on this forum irrespective whether its food, drink, gambling or drugs and in fairness to the vast majority on here are bang on.
A crass joke or comment should be pitied and ignored rather than reacted to.
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Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 10:48am
I was hazard a guess as to the people commenting on GF thread know him personally. If it was someone I knew made that comment I would of laughed it off but not when it's someone who I've never met in my life. I will admit I was very annoyed at it when I first seen it after I had received so much support on here from other people. Anyway back onto the point today is day 5 and have planned to attend a GA meeting tonight. Also will be ringing the helpline on gamcare again later as its good to have support there on the other end of the phone ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: ringerbell
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 10:53am
I'm getting back playing gaa this year. Used to play non stop up until I was 18 and picked up an injury. Stopped playing and then lost all interest due to being preoccupied by betting played a few games last year and realised how much I missed it so going to get back from the start this year. Also helping to organise a charity event for a very worthy charity so keeping myself busy ------------- the closest i will ever come to playing for ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_7w4JyvI4 |
Posted By: RogerMilla
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 10:55am
good man RB , as i said before avoiding lads who gamble or asking them not to mention it in your presence will also help a lot.
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Posted By: greenforever
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:00am
You are right aswell, I don't take offence when people I know sl*g me off, but it is different when it's people you don't know. Also being fat is in my case a lifestyle choice (not a good one) by being too lazy to exercise, and not eating properly. A gambling addiction is completely different IMO as it is far more likely to destroy lives, not just the addict's live but also their partners, children's, and other relatives are affected by it. Maybe anyone who wants to discuss addictions could do so on another thread and keep this thread solely for supporting Ringerbell. Best of luck buddy, YOU WILL SUCCEED ------------- I know nothing :-) |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:13am
+1 It was a joke, and it back fired, and now posters queueing up to have a pop. ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: londonirish
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:26am
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Given the timing of his post, i'm assuming he has a few pints in him. Most probably feels like a bit of a prat now... i'm sure if an apology was put up all would be forgiven.
As for comparing this to weight loss decussions. You're either attention seeking or just plain stupid. Do me a favour...
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Posted By: BigPodge
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:26am
+2 If a more well known poster had said it there would've been a totally different reaction! Anyway, best of luck Ringerbell, you know you can always rely on YBIG for support and to get things off your chest! ------------- 
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Posted By: flow
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:26am
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Best of luck
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Posted By: ShayGivensBum
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:39am
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Good man RB. If there is anything more I can do to help then let me know, just send me an aul pm
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Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:47am
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Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:51am
Just on that principle BSM, the West of Ireland supporters club were offended also by jokes on here and posted as much but that did not stop the jokes. (Not comparing but just pointing out that, that principle of being offended does not always hold water on here (pardon the pun). Who knows what Juicebomb is going through also. Maybe he is suffering from mental health issues and it would not do him good that a load of people on ybig are having a pop at him. Maybe he just had a few drinks and got the tone wrong. Again Ringerbell fair play on being so honest and you are doing the right thing and have great plans. Hopefully Juicebomb, knows now that he offended you and got his joke wrong. Jokes are made here all the time and many people get offended and some don't. Does not mean the person making the joke meant to offend either. What we do not want is a crowd of people turning on one person as that is not healthy either.
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Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:53am
I don't think Juicebomb is an idiot. People took him up differently. ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: BigStrongMan
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:20pm
Baldrick I don't see the comparison between this and Galway jibes. I really don't but maybe that's just me ------------- PM me for all forum moderation queries. |
Posted By: Baldrick
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:26pm
The comparison was just on the matter of principle that just because someone gets offended does not mean offence was meant and it does not necessarily means the jokes stop on here. The West of Ireland gang did not like the comments on here and Ringerbell did not like the joke Juicebomb made either. Thats were the comparison begins and ends. The seriousness of the issues are not comparable at all.
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Posted By: Cabra Hoop
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:29pm
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Will you ever knock it off, FFS.
The lad very bravely publically admitted a problem and he should be supported.
The rest is all bollix. ------------- " BFC always gives me a laugh........ " |
Posted By: Sham157
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:33pm
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Don't know why, but I'm only dying to make a bet related post I will however hold off... Good stuff RB, each day on its own
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Posted By: eire32
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:34pm
Correct. Keep going rb you have our full support don't mind the views of others |
Posted By: ShayGivensBum
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:34pm
| Yeah ffs shut up about the comment and move on - JAYSUS. |
Posted By: Roberto Baggio
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:35pm
+1
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